Top tracks — play these first
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It's Raining Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's sonic identity with its infectious hook and showcases Rain's signature dance moves in the accompanying visuals.
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I Do — This romantic ballad highlights Rain's vocal range and emotional delivery, becoming a fan favorite that further established him as a versatile artist.
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Quiz — With its catchy melody and playful lyrics, 'Quiz' represents the lighter, more fun aspects of the album while demonstrating Rain's charisma.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends K-pop and R&B effectively but has moments of inconsistency in pacing and cohesion.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate R&B elements, with syncopated rhythms and smooth vocal runs that showcase Rain's vocal agility.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier upbeat songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- catchy sing-along moments abound
- for laid-back afternoons
- emotive vocal performances shine
- consistent flow for easy listening
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer short standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — 'It's Raining' solidified Rain's position as a leading figure in K-pop and contributed to his international breakout.
- Career context
- In 2004, Rain was transitioning from a rising star to a leading figure in K-pop. 'It's Raining' marked his second studio album, following the successful debut 'Bad Guy' in 2002, solidifying his position in the industry and expanding his musical range.
Tracklist
- 1 하고 싶었던 말 0:47
- 2 It's Raining Start here 3:40
- 3 I Do 3:45
- 4 지운 얼굴; Familiar Face 4:09
- 5 11 Days 2:57
- 6 Quiz 3:42
- 7 My Groove 4:00
- 8 난 3:19
- 9 Biggest Thing 4:00
- 10 Wanna Talk 3:44
- 11 But I Love You 3:19
- 12 찾아요 3:57
- 13 No No No 3:19
- 14 To You 3:38
- 15 I Love You 1:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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